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CONNOTATION vs. Denotation

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Connotation is a word's ___________.

a)

synonym

b)

emotional meaning

c)

antonym

d)

literal, dictionary definition

2.

Denotation is a word's ____________.

a)

literal, dictionary definition

b)

emotional meaning

c)

synonym

d)

antonym

3.

The word odor has a

a)

negative connotation

b)

positive connotation

4.

The word curious has a

a)

negative connotation

b)

positive connotation

5.

Which synonym has the most negative connotation of "search"?

a)

look

b)

explore

c)

snoop

d)

browse

6.

Which synonym has a more positive connotation than "tardy"?

a)

playful

b)

punctual

c)

delayed

d)

late

7.

What is the most negative connotation?

“Walter: Sometimes it’s like I can see the future stretched out in front of me – just plain as day. The future, Mama. Hanging over there at the edge of my days. Just waiting for me — a big, _______ blank space – full of nothing. Just waiting for me. But it don’t have to be.”

a)

approaching

b)

emerging

c)

looming

d)

moving

8.

Which Is Connotation?

a)

The literal meaning of a word.

b)

What you feel like the meaning is with feelings and emotions.

9.

Which is Denotation?

a)

What you think the meaning is with feelings and emotions.

b)

The literal meaning of a word.

10.

The word immature has a

a)

negative connotation

b)

positive connotation

11.
Which connotation is MORE negative?
I didn't like the ______ on Patrick's face.
a)
grin
b)
smirk
12.

What are connotations?

a)

Words that end in vowels

b)

Dictionary definition of a word

c)

Words that have feelings attached to them

d)

Describing words

13.

POSITIVE CONNOTATION:

Her methods of solving problems are sometimes _______________.

a)

bizarre

b)

outrageous

c)

inane

d)

unusual

14.

What word gives a POSITIVE connotation?

a)

screeching

b)

tearing

c)

vibrant

d)

gory

15.

What word gives a NEGATIVE connotation?

a)

nasty

b)

exciting

c)

carefree

d)

bashful